GB-21, Jiān jǐng, 肩井, Shoulder Well
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| Categories |
| Meeting point of GB, SJ, ST, Yang Wei • Empirical - mastitis |
| Location |
| Midway between DU14 and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder [CAM] • Midway between DU-14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle. [42] |
| Needling |
| Type: Oblique Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular 0.3-0.5 inch [CAM] • Posterior oblique insertion, 0.5-1 cun.[36] |
| Caution: Pneumothorax; Pregnancy |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Pain and rigidity of the neck, shoulder, and back. Insufficent lactation, mastitis, scrofula, apoplexy, difficult labor[CAM] • alleviate breast issues: breast abscess, poor breast milk flow, breast distention and pain[36] |
| Energetics 2 |
| regulate Qi/ relief pain: neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, limited arm ROM, hemiplegia, cough, dispnea, Qi rebellion, mania or depression, windstroke, hotflashes, lumbar pain from KD xu [36] |
| Energetics 3 |
| clear phlegm: goiters, scrofula [42] |
| Energetics 4 |
| THREADING: GB21 to SJ15, SI13 (Patient prone or sitting upright on chair; puncture from GB21 to SJ15, SI13; or threading from SJ15 to SI13; indicated for neck and shoulder pain, headaches) • GB21 to SI15 (Patient prone; puncture from Gb21 to SI15; indicated for upper back tension, stiff neck, headaches) [40] |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.